Government approves Rs 1,195 crore for ITI cluster modernisationWith these approvals, the cumulative investment approved under the scheme has reached ₹3,687 crore to date to help transform ITIs into mode...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
EPFO WhatsApp channel: Can you access EPF, EPS and EDLI services? How to joinEPFO has introduced a new WhatsApp channel to keep subscribers informed about its schemes and services, attracting around two lakh users so...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
'Indira Gandhi' makes way for Pradhan Mantri in welfare schemesThe Union Cabinet approved the renaming of several welfare schemes associated with social assistance. The National Social Assistance Progra...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Cabinet clears way for Watsa's Fairfax's Rs 52,878 crore deal for 60.72% stake in IDBI BankFairfax Financial Holdings will acquire a majority stake of 60.72% in IDBI Bank for ₹52,878 crore. This acquisition marks a significant mom...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Insurers may face higher crop cover claims in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, KarnatakaIn Maharashtra, insurers' liability could be capped at Rs 1,540 crore before the state government takes over claims beyond that level. The ...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 53,428 crore for social assistance scheme, revises disability pension normsThe Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 53,428 crore for the National Social Assistance Programme. This approval will support the pr...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Andhra govt, Centre, AM/NS India sign pact to upgrade four ITIsThe Andhra Pradesh government and AM/NS India signed an agreement to upgrade four Industrial Training Institutes. This significant investme...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Parliamentary panel indicts NTA; hope 'arrogant' Modi govt takes it seriously: CongressCongress raised serious issues regarding the National Testing Agency, including malpractice and incompetence. A recent Parliamentary Standi...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Bengal bypoll: BJP scores record margins in Nandigram, Rejinagar with over 1.2 lakh votes in NandigramBJP candidates secured remarkable victories in Nandigram and Rejinagar during the recent bypolls. Hasi Rani Rath won in Nandigram with a ma...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Our central mission must be patient-centric innovation: JP NaddaJ P Nadda urges industry to take discoveries ‘from bench to bedside’ as the FICCI–Lilly Bharat Life Sciences Award backs its inaugural coho...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Weak rains clouds recovery in Rs 3.3 lakh crore microfinance sectorIndia's microfinance sector, with a market worth ₹3.30 lakh crore, is encountering credit risk hurdles. Key factors include inconsistent ra...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
The sheer energy India brings with itIndia has provided power connections to over 300 million people since 2015 and improved gas supply accessibility. The country has installed...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Finmin asks pvt banks to increase participation in govt's financial inclusion schemesThe Finance Ministry on Tuesday asked private sector banks to step up participation in financial inclusion schemes, including PMMY and Stan...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Tuesday to review progress of financial inclusion schemeA meeting involving bank heads is scheduled for Tuesday to assess the progress of financial inclusion schemes. Key initiatives include Prad...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
NEP, Ayushman Bharat excellent examples of policymaking: NCERT textbookThe new NCERT Social Science textbook emphasizes important policies introduced by the Modi government. It details the development of the Na...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Shivakumar seeks Centre’s push to fast-track Mekedatu, Upper Bhadra projectsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought the Centre’s intervention to fast-track clearances and funding for major water projects, ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST